Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) is a blockage at the base of the bladder that reduces or prevents the flow of urine into the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body.
BOO; Lower urinary tract obstruction; Prostatism
Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) can have many different causes, including:
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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